DAYBEDS
Summer has finally arrived and the forecast suggests it’s time to slow down and relax. Whether that downtime is spent at home with a glass of wine and a New York Times bestseller, or at your favorite poolside escape, everyone needs a place to unwind and kick up their feet. This is where the daybed comes into play. The perfect...
MAD ABOUT SAFFRON
Color was the name of the game at Milan 2016, with rich saturated hues paired up with neutral materials such as marble, raw oak, and metal to enliven and excite. One that stood out to us as particularly fresh was this warm, deep shade of saffron. This week we feature Lievore Altherr Molina's Colina chair, Verner Panton's
ALL BUTTONED UP
Although tufting is typically considered a traditional motif, several designs in SUITE NY’s modern collection feature sophisticated tufts and buttons. From contemporary pieces like our bestselling Pouf Capitonne oversized ottoman to Kaare Klint’s Addition lounge collection from 1933, these designs are appealing in their transitionality; able to create a bridge between austere, modern pieces...
THOSE BABY BLUES
Baby blue is a familiar color that has undoubtedly made a comeback this season. While typically considered a spring tone, light blue is a hue often found in nature during winter months, such as iced-over lakes or the reflection of daytime skies over freshly fallen snow. This week, we have assembled a collection of masterfully crafted modern furniture by Formstelle...
FEMININE FLAIR
Wedding season is here and we find ourselves surrounded by cut flowers, white linens, painted toes, and sundresses. With June in full bloom, SUITE NY is dedicating this week’s newsletter to all things light and pretty. We chose a design from several categories including a Woodnotes Bed Concept in ecofriendly paper yarn, the Eva lounge armchair by...
PASTEL PERFECT
Spring has officially sprung and with the climate comes a craving for color, of the pastel variety that is. From robin’s egg blue to bashful blush, designers across the board are embracing the playful and fresh color palette that has come to define the feeling of the season. This week we present five must-have home furnishings and fixtures that are...
STARS & STRIPES
American flags, parades, hot dogs, cold beers and fireworks – these are a few of our favorite things. Each year on a warm summer day in July, Americans fire up their barbeques and unite in backyards and rooftops across our great land to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence: the birth of our nation. The colors red, white...
DESIGN BY NUMBERS
For this week's newsletter we are going back to basics, and counting to five with great designs. Some products were meant to stand alone, to be viewed from all sides and experienced by one person at a time. Others are meant to be used in pairs such as bedroom table lamps, or in this case, easy chairs. Three is...
NOVELTIES: PART 1
The number of new products launched at Salone del Mobile 2014 was staggering. In terms of time commitment and financial investment, properly launching a new product is no small feat for any manufacturer. The influx of new design underlines the health of these luxury brands, and, if we were to speculate, indicates growing faith in the global economy. Among...